Limitations of microscopy to differentiate <it>Plasmodium</it> species in a region co-endemic for <it>Plasmodium falciparum</it>, <it>Plasmodium vivax</it> and <it>Plasmodium knowlesi</it>
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In areas co-endemic for multiple <it>Plasmodium</it> species, correct diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment and surveillance. Species misidentification by microscopy has been reported in areas co-endemic for viva...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2013-01-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.malariajournal.com/content/12/1/8 |